VIDEO ADVERTISING ON YOUTUBE

YouTube Ads That Get Watched And Remembered

YouTube is where people learn, compare and decide. We plan, script and run video campaigns that grab attention in five seconds, build your brand with the right viewers and drive real actions, from site visits to sales.

Hooks that land before the skip button
Targeting built on intent, not guesswork
Views that turn into visits, leads and sales
4.9/5 client rating
Video ads specialists
Skippable, Shorts & in-feed

Free YouTube Ads Audit

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Why YouTube Ads Are Different

You Have Five Seconds Before The Skip

YouTube viewers came for something else, and the skip button appears after five seconds. Your ad has to earn attention fast, speak to the right person and give them a reason to keep watching or act.

We script videos around that first five seconds and target viewers by what they search and watch, so your budget reaches people who are likely to buy.

Most YouTube ads lose viewers in the first seconds because the brand, the problem and the promise come too late.

YouTube campaign dashboard with view rate, cost per view, watch time and conversions trending up

Illustrative example of a healthy YouTube campaign.

Retention curves comparing a strong hook with a slow intro, showing the drop at the skip button

Illustrative viewer retention. Results vary by video.

Viewer Retention

Hold Attention Past The Skip

The first five seconds decide whether your ad is seen or skipped. Videos that open with the problem, the product and a face keep more viewers and cost less per result.

Five-second hooks

The brand, the problem and the promise shown before the skip button.

Formats for every screen

Skippable in-stream, Shorts, in-feed and bumper ads cut for each placement.

Clear next steps

Calls to action, sitelinks and companion banners that turn views into visits.

The First Five Seconds

Same Product, Very Different Results

Most YouTube ads lose viewers because they start slowly. Here is how we rework the opening of a typical ad.

Slow openingStoryboard of a slow YouTube ad opening with a logo intro and company history
Logo intro wastes the first seconds
No problem or promise before the skip button
Product and brand appear too late
Strong openingStoryboard of a strong YouTube ad opening with the problem, a presenter and the product in five seconds
Problem and payoff in the first seconds
A face on screen to hold attention
Brand visible before viewers can skip
YouTube Ads Services

Everything You Need To Grow On YouTube

Eight services built around how people watch, research and decide on YouTube.

01

YouTube Ads Audit

A full review of your campaigns, videos, targeting and tracking, turned into one plan.

Account auditVideo review
02

Video Ad Scripting

Scripts built around a five-second hook, a clear story and a strong call to action.

HooksStoryCTA
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Skippable In-Stream Ads

Campaigns that pay for real views and drive actions from engaged viewers.

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YouTube Shorts Ads

Vertical ads made for Shorts that feel native and reach younger audiences.

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Demand Gen Campaigns

Video and image ads across YouTube, Discover and Gmail tuned for conversions.

Demand GenConversions
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Audience Targeting

Custom segments from search terms, channels and your own customer lists.

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Brand Lift & Awareness

Bumper and reach campaigns that grow awareness with measured brand lift.

BumpersReach
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Reporting & Attribution

View-through and assisted conversions reported clearly, so you see the full value.

ReportsAttribution
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YouTube in-stream video ad with ad countdown, skip button, call to action and companion button

Illustrative example of a high-performing YouTube ad.

Video Ad Anatomy

Built For The First Five Seconds

Every second of a YouTube ad has a job. When the structure is right, more people watch, remember and act.

1

A hook before the skip

The problem or the payoff shown in the first five seconds.

2

Your brand early and often

Logo, product and name visible so even skippers remember you.

3

Proof that builds belief

Demos, results and real customers that answer doubts.

4

A clear call to action

One next step, with a matching landing page and sitelinks.

The YouTube Funnel

Build Awareness, Then Drive Action

YouTube can do far more than views. We plan each stage with its own format, audience and success measure.

Be remembered

Awareness

FormatsBumpers, Shorts and non-skippable ads
AudiencesBroad interests and life events
We measureReach, frequency and brand lift
Be compared

Consideration

FormatsSkippable in-stream and in-feed video
AudiencesIn-market and search-based segments
We measureView rate, watch time and site visits
Be chosen

Action

FormatsDemand Gen and conversion-focused video
AudiencesSite visitors and customer lists
We measureLeads, sales and cost per action
Video Formats

The Right Format For Every Goal

Not every YouTube ad should look the same. We match the format to your goal, from quick reach to full conversion campaigns, and cut each video to fit.

Skippable in-stream

Longer stories that pay only when viewers watch or click.

Shorts and vertical

Snappy, native-feeling ads for mobile-first audiences.

Bumpers and reach

Six-second ads that repeat your message at low cost.

The same YouTube ad shown on a TV, a laptop and a phone in different formats

Illustrative example of a YouTube in-stream ad.

Common Mistakes

The YouTube Ads Mistakes We Fix Most

Small habits that quietly waste video budget and bury good ads.

IssueWhat most brands doWhat we do instead
Opening
Logo intro and slow build-up
The problem and payoff in five seconds
Video reuse
A TV ad or brand film used as-is
Cuts made for each YouTube format
Targeting
Broad interests only
Search-based and customer list segments
Placements
Ads on kids and low-quality channels
Content exclusions and placement reviews
Measurement
Judged on last-click sales alone
View-through and assisted conversions tracked
Call to action
No clear next step
One action, sitelinks and a matching page
Video Ad Checklist

What Every YouTube Ad We Make Includes

Before any video goes live, it passes this checklist. It is the difference between an ad that gets skipped and one that gets remembered.

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Opening
Hook in the first 5 seconds
Brand shown early
A face or product on screen
Sound-off friendly captions
Story
One clear problem
One clear promise
Proof or a quick demo
Simple, spoken language
Action
One call to action
Matching landing page
Sitelinks or companion banner
Cuts for Shorts and in-feed
YouTube Ad Formats

The Right Format For Every Goal

Each YouTube format behaves differently. We script and cut ads specifically for the one you are buying.

Skippable in-stream

16:9
Skip button after 5 seconds
Best for stories, demos and action

Non-skippable

16:9
15 seconds or less
Full message guaranteed

Bumper ads

6 sec
Short, non-skippable reminders
Great for reach and frequency

Shorts ads

9:16
Vertical, full-screen on mobile
Feels native between Shorts

In-feed video

Thumbnail
Shows in search and the home feed
Viewers choose to click and watch

Masthead

Top of feed
Premium placement on the home feed
For big launches and events

Format rules follow YouTube’s current guidelines and are checked before every launch.

Make Your Brand The Ad People Watch

We build YouTube strategies with one goal in mind: videos people remember and act on.

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CAMPAIGNS EXECUTED SUCCESSFULLY •

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Projects Delivered

YEARS OF PROVEN EXPERTISE •

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Years of Experience

SKILLED SPECIALISTS AVAILABLE •

12+

Certified Paid Media Experts

How We Work

A Clear Plan From Day One

Four focused stages, each with a clear outcome, planned around your launches and campaigns. You always know what we are working on and why.

One dedicated YouTube ads strategist
Weekly performance updates
Monthly views, reach and conversion reports
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01
Weeks 1–2

Audit and strategy

Your account, videos, audiences and competitors reviewed, with a plan ranked by impact.

Outcome: a clear, prioritised roadmap
02
Weeks 2–4

Scripts and setup

Hooks, scripts and campaigns built with tracking and audience segments.

Outcome: ads ready to launch
03
Month 2–3

Test and learn

Hooks, formats and audiences tested to find the best cost per result.

Outcome: videos that hold attention
04
Month 4+

Scale and grow

Winning videos and audiences scaled with fresh creative.

Outcome: steady, compounding growth
Free YouTube Ads Audit

Are Your Video Ads Being Skipped?

Share your ad account and videos. We’ll review your hooks, formats, targeting and tracking, then show you where the quickest wins are.

Your audit includes
Five-second hook review
Format and placement check
Audience and targeting gaps
Conversion and view-through tracking
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YouTube Ads audit checklist showing completed and missing items

Illustrative example of a YouTube Ads audit.

Questions, Answered

YouTube Ads FAQs

What brands ask us most. If yours isn’t here, just ask.

What are YouTube Ads?

YouTube Ads are video ads run through Google Ads. They appear before, during or beside videos, in Shorts and in search results on YouTube, and can be optimised for views, reach, site visits or conversions.

How much do YouTube Ads cost?

You set the budget. With skippable in-stream ads, you usually pay only when someone watches at least 30 seconds or interacts. Costs depend on your targeting, video and goal.

Do we need an expensive video to advertise?

No. Many strong YouTube ads are simple, clear and filmed on a phone. What matters most is the hook, the message and the call to action.

Can YouTube Ads drive sales, not just views?

Yes. Demand Gen and conversion-focused video campaigns can drive leads and sales, especially when paired with strong tracking and remarketing.

How do you target the right viewers?

We use custom segments built from search terms and URLs, your customer lists, site visitors, in-market audiences and selected channels or topics.

Do you write and edit the video ads?

Yes. We write scripts, plan hooks and edit cuts for each format, or brief your team or video partner if you prefer.

Should we run YouTube Shorts ads?

Often, yes. Shorts reach a large mobile audience at a low cost. We create vertical versions and test them alongside other formats.

How do you measure YouTube results?

We track views, view rate, clicks and conversions, including view-through and assisted conversions, so you see the full impact of video.

How long before we see results?

Awareness and view metrics show within days. Conversion campaigns usually need a few weeks of learning and creative testing to settle.

How much do your YouTube Ads services cost?

It depends on your ad spend, number of campaigns and video needs. After a short call, we send a clear proposal with a fixed monthly fee.